The MVPs of recovery: Centerville athletic trainer Karl Knutsson
DAYTON, Ohio — Behind every powerhouse team resides an often invisible group of athletic trainers (ATs). These dedicated men and women employ cutting-edge knowledge and techniques, to keep athletes at the top of their game.
This month South CW Neighbors introduces Part 1 of a three-part series showcasing the talents of the Centerville High School athletic trainers. First in the lineup: Karl Knutsson. “It is always a good feeling when an athlete you have been working with for weeks or months is able to return to their sport and start playing again!” Karl said.
Degrees/certifications: MS, ATC
Years in position: 6
Sports concentrations: Girls’ volleyball, cross country, tennis, wrestling, baseball and softball
Education/Training
- Master’s degree
- National board certification
- Ohio state license (which involves passing a test)
- CPR certification (with many ATs choosing to become CPR instructors)
Duties
- Injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Documentation/administrative duties (making sure all athletes have paperwork turned in, keeping coaches up to date on athletes’ recovery statuses, etc.)
- Some preventive care
- Lunch/school day treatments
- Maintaining presence at all games/events, as well as most practices
Keeping the Rotation Fresh
“I love how much variety there is in our day-to-day operations. You never know who’s going to walk through the door and talk to you, or if you’re going to see a unique injury throughout the day.”
Fun Fact
“There are ATs working in almost every sector, from high school to professional sports, from industrial workplaces to the military.”
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